ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is frequently prescribed for acute bronchitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cough suppressants are frequently prescribed for acute bronchitis. Because most acute bronchitis is viral in origin, antibiotics are not prescribed unless there are systemic symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication is first-line for reversing airway narrowing in acute asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol is a rapidly acting bronchodilator and is the first-line medication to reverse airway narrowing in acute asthma attacks. The other medications work more slowly.
Question 3 of 5
What is an atomic number?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The atomic number is the number of protons, defining the element; for oxygen, it is 8.
Question 4 of 5
A client wearing a nonrebreather mask wants to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Switching to a nasal cannula maintains oxygen delivery during meals, pending provider approval.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and has a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg. Which additional assessment finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low blood pressure post-myocardial infarction indicates shock, leading to tachycardia (heart rate 120) to compensate.